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DUNGEONS OF DRAKKENHEIM: Chapter 2 | Eldritch Apocalypse Fantasy

DUNGEONS OF DRAKKENHEIM: Chapter 2 | Eldritch Apocalypse Fantasy

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

The destiny of the dark city is yours to decide, if you can survive the Dungeons of Drakkenheim. - πŸ“ˆ Levels 3–13 - πŸ—ΊοΈ Officially partnered world - 🧭 Open-world/non-linear story - πŸ“š Dark/horror fantasy genres Prepare to be challenged by a deadly world wielded by a skilled gamemaster. 15 years ago, an eldritch storm destroyed the capital. Once a beacon of culture, now it is a den of horrors and lost treasure. Do you have what it takes to master it? This level 3–13 adventure is friendly to all classes and experience levels. It follows your journey through the ruins as you try to survive and thrive. Simple jobs unravel into complex plots. Loyal allies become sudden foes. Creatures never-before-seen lurk in the fog. Delve deep into a labyrinth of ruins. Salvage the secrets of the fall to build a brighter future. Do battle with mutants, mad-men, and more, Try to keep your sanity, if you can. In this realm of terror you must forge your own fate, or meet your doom. Art: 'The Nun' by Lutvi Kurniawan, edited by me, licensed under CC-BY 2.0

Recruiting notes

- ‼️2014 Ruleset - ⭐ New and experienced players welcome - πŸšͺ Periodic attendance permitted - πŸ“œ Premade characters and custom lore available - πŸ“† We meet 3/4 weeks/month - ⏰ We play 3–4 hours/session - ❗ We just began the second arc of the adventure, a great time to join!

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3 years on StartPlaying

458 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, World Builder

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (79)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Sets the Mood

World Builder

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Jeni Norman

Played 5 sessions

deep world building, great storyteller, in-depth scene setting and ensures that players all are participating.

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Drew

Played 5 sessions

great story teller; use of foundry is amazing; deep story.

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Harishul

Played 4 sessions

Amazing storyteller. Incredibly immersive settings, with in depth NPC character development. One of my favorite things is the artwork provided.

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Howard

Played 19 sessions

We had a great Session 1 tonight. It was a lot of fun. John uses his Sports announcer-level voice to great effect and added suspense throughout the session. John was patient, super-helpful and has a reasonable interpretation of the rules. Highly recommend.

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Dustin

Played 1 sessions

The Game was fun and the GM was reactive to character choices and allowed for cool moments. He set the scenes well and created a very visual image. Great Game!

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Austin Foster

Had a great time. DM was friendly with an easy to listen to voice. We signed up for a single session one shot and we were able to complete it within the time. Maps and tabletop experience were good. Would play with again.

Additional details

How to prepare

β€’ Review the links shared in the 'Prep materials' revealed after joining β€’ Join my Discord server β€’ Prepare your microphone and a quiet area; optionally, prepare your webcam and a calm background β€’ Build a character or ask me to build one for you

What I provide

THE GOOD STUFF - Smooth radio voice - Friendly little community - Cute dog (does webcam appearances at request) GAMEMASTERY EXPERIENCE - Over a decade… - Running games - Building worlds - Theater acting - Creative writing - Improv roleplaying - Technical skills - High knowledge of rules - Feature-rich virtual tabletop - Custom designed monsters, items BEAUTIFUL ART - Premium maps, tokens, music - Animated backgrounds - Curated soundscapes - Custom worldbuilding GAMING ENVIRONMENT - No purchase necessary to use these tools - Voice chat & optional video use via private community Discord server - Maps, dice, notes, and other gaming tools via Foundry VTT

Gameplay details

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE Please reach out to me for accessibility concerns not covered here. Special accommodations can and will be made where possible. - VTT use not necessary. Special attention can be given to 'theater-of-the-mind' descriptions at request. Also, the gamemaster can click buttons for you at need. Allowing you to enjoy a more movie-like experience. - Specific content tropes can be culled from the narrative to better suit your comfort. CONTENT WARNING Rated R/TV-MA/M for Mature. We use these "lines" and "veils" to moderate certain content: Lines (will not feature): - Out-of-character/real-world prejudice against protected groups - Sexual violence Veils (will "fade to black"): - Explicit sexual content - Very graphic descriptions of violence - Violence towards children, pets, and other innocents FEEDBACK METHODS Feedback is always welcome in any form (Discord messages, voice calls, snail mail, etc.). Criticisms or personal issues will be duly heard and considered; changes to the game structure will be made where possible to better accommodate everyone involved. We use "stars" and "wishes" as a form of feedback. At every session's end, each player may share things they enjoyed, and want to experience more of (stars), and things they hope to experience (wishes). TIME POLICY You are asked to arrive on time, but your time is your own, you will not be penalized for arriving late. The game begins approximately 15 minutes after the listed start time (with that time usually being given to socialization and notes). We play for 3 to 3.5 hours, ending where possible at a good "story moment". We enjoy a 5β€”10 minute screen-break twice each session, typically at hour intervals. SCHEDULE POLICY We play 3 of every 4 week. The 4th week is a creativity and scheduling break for all involved. Typically, the break week off occurs at regular intervals, but may sometimes be shifted to best suit a majority of players during a weird scheduling period. You are free to skip an upcoming session without penalty up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. After the 24-hour mark, your placement and payment are locked-in. Refunds in the form of site credit will only be issued for cases conforming to the StartPlaying refund policy: https://intercom.help/startplaying/en/articles/8719194-refund-policy You can skip an upcoming session from the Upcoming Games tab of your StartPlaying player portal. SESSION ZERO Session zero refers to a meeting where we discuss expectations and totally prepare you for the game, including building or at least initially designing a character sheet. If you are joining after the first session, our session zero will be private: a short voice call (or text session, at preference) to review the same details.

Content warnings

β€’ Ableism

β€’ Abuse

β€’ Alcohol Use

β€’ Alcoholism

β€’ Animal abuse

β€’ Animal Cruelty

β€’ Animal Death

β€’ Blood

β€’ Body Horror

β€’ Car Accident

β€’ Character Death

β€’ Child Abandonment

β€’ Child Death

β€’ Classism

β€’ Concentration Camps

β€’ Controlling Parents

β€’ Curing of Disabilities

β€’ Deadnaming Character

β€’ Death

β€’ Deep or Large Bodies of Water

β€’ Doxxing

β€’ Drowning

β€’ Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

β€’ Eating Disorders

β€’ Execution

β€’ Extreme Violence

β€’ Fire

β€’ Forced Outing of Character

β€’ Genocide

β€’ Gore

β€’ Guns

β€’ Hangings

β€’ Homophobia

β€’ Hostages

β€’ Human Trafficking (adult only)

β€’ Illness

β€’ Insects

β€’ Kidnapping

β€’ Language/Cursing

β€’ Lifechanging Injury

β€’ Medical Issues

β€’ Memory Erasing

β€’ Microaggressions

β€’ Mind alteration

β€’ Mind Control

β€’ Miscarriages/Abortion

β€’ Misgendering

β€’ Misogyny

β€’ Murder

β€’ Mutilation

β€’ Nightmares about Traumatic Events

β€’ Pandemic

β€’ Panic Attacks

β€’ Paralyzation

β€’ Police Brutality

β€’ Prejudice

β€’ PTSD

β€’ Racial Profiling

β€’ Racism

β€’ Scars

β€’ Seizures

β€’ Self-Harm

β€’ Sexism

β€’ Slavery

β€’ Spiders

β€’ Suffocation

β€’ Suicide

β€’ Talk of Superior Race

β€’ Terrorism

β€’ Torture

β€’ Trauma

β€’ Violence

β€’ Clowns

Safety tools used

β€’ Aftercare

β€’ Bleed

β€’ Breaks

β€’ Debriefing

β€’ Lines and Veils

β€’ Open Door

β€’ Session 0

β€’ Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Use D&D Beyond and share the finished sheet with the gamemaster to import it to the virtual tabletop. All official 2014 edition content is allowed. Please contact me to schedule a free character consultation to inspire ideas or explain steps, if you want. While considering your character, try to answer these questions: β€’ What are my personal motivations? β€’ What are my technical specialties? β€’ What social role do I fill? β€’ What does the city mean to me? (if anything)

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

High

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

β€’ Foundry VTT

β€’ Discord

FULL
$35.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 9:00 PM UTC

Apr 30 / Session 7

3-3.5 Hour Duration

6 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Wed, Apr 30 | 9:00 PM - Session 7

Wed, May 07 | 9:00 PM - Session 8

Wed, May 14 | 9:00 PM - Session 9

Wed, May 21 | 9:00 PM - Session 10

Wed, May 28 | 9:00 PM - Session 11

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+